All our physiotherapists are members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MSCP), registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and members of the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (OCPPP).

Janet Rosie MCSP OCPPP
Alison Clough BSc(Hons) MCSP OCPPP
Andrew Powell BSc(Hons) MCSP OCPPP
Alison Parkes MCSP OCPPP
Damaris Eliot MSc MCSP OCPPP
Amanda Savage Mst MCSP OCPPP
Angela George BSc(Hons) MCSP OCPPP
Dr Sarah Thacker
(South Cambridge Health Screening)

We are all members of various special interest groups to help ensure we keep up to date with the latest developments within our specialist areas. For example:

Dr. Thacker runs South Cambridge Health Screening, and if you require a medical she can offer a range of options including ECG's.

Janet Rosie
Janet started South Cambridge Physiotherapy with a practice in Stansted Airport in 1995 having worked at Addenbrookes - Cambridge and the Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals. In 1998 the practice in Hauxton opened. Janet is very interested in spine and sports injuries, she has over 15 years experience of rugby and runners, has physio'd at Lords Cricket ground and Twickenham, she has taught on spinal courses and carries out DSE assessment and Manual Handling training.

Damaris Eliot
Damaris has worked in Ireland and Australia before coming to Cambridge, she joined the practice in 1999 and has since completed her MSc in Sports Rehabilitation including experience of research and analysis in the States. Damaris has a special interest in feet bio-mechanics and orthotics, she treats National level sports people especially in the fields of Tennis and Equestrian. Damaris is also experienced in the field of respiratory care and chest problems.
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Alison Clough
Alison gained her BSc(Hons) from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle in 1997 and joined South Cambridge Physio in 2000 following working in Bradford and Cambridge. Alison is a musulo-skeletal therapist, she enjoys treating a wide range of problems including backs, necks, occupational conditions, sports injuries chronic and post-operative conditions. Alison is qualified to carry out work place assessments.

Amanda Savage
Amanda qualified from Cambridge in 1993, gained her Masters in Womens Health in 2001 and now is a specialist physiotherapist within this field. Amanda lectures around the country in Womens Health as well as pre and post natal Pilates. Amanda joined us in 2005 as well as continuing her work with Pilates classes.
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Andrew Powell
Andrew lectured in Applied Sports and Exercise Biomechanics at the University of Surrey - Roehampton before Graduating with a Masters in Rehabilitation Science from Glasgow University in 2004. Andrew has worked with Janet in the field of rugby since 2005 and joined the practice in 2006. Andrew works with a wide variety of sports people, eg Shelford Rugby Club, Northampton Saints Elite player Development Group, Eastern Counties Rugby, American Forces, National Swimmers, Body Builders to name a few. Andrew has a special interest in injury prevention as well as sports performance enhancement.

Angela George
Angela qualified in 2005. She has been involved with Eastern Counties rugby then joined Janet and Andrew at Shelford Rugby Club in 2005, she works in Cambridge for the NHS and joined South Cambridge Physio in 2007 to run 2 evening sessions. Angela has a special interest in muscle re-education and rehabilitation.
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Alison Parkes
Alison Parkes specialises in chest conditions. She used to run the Respiratory Unit at the John Ratcliff Hospital, Oxford before moving to Cambridge. Alison has undertaken research, had papers published and contributed chapters in books relating to treatment of chest conditions.

Cambridge Health Screening

We offer the following services:
  • Standard Medical - including blood pressure, peak flow measurement and urinalysis
  • Standard Plus - The above with a biochemistry and Cholestrol profile
  • Resting ECG and Cardiovascular risk assessment
  • Active Lifestyle Assessment - Advice on diet, exercise, smoking cessation and alcohol
  • Pre-emplyment medical screening
Dr Sarah Thacker
Dr Sarah Thacker completed her undergraduate training at Kings College, London Medical School, she then worked in various London hospitals including the Westminster and University College Hospitals before coming to Cambridge to work in Addenbrookes.

In 2006 Dr Thacker started to carry out medicals for the insurance industry leading to the set up of Cambridge Health Screening in 2007
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